I'm looking at potentially offering up Hanley Ramirez in order to get Tulo in a trade. One of the main reasons for this is that I have Brett Lawrie as my 3B keeper next season, and I want to try to ensure that I can have a solid keeper at an equally shallow SS position after Hanley potentially loses SS-eligibility next season.

The added benefit of this trading partner... he doesn't have a solid long-term 3B, so he could plug Hanley into Tulo's spot in his roster for this season, and then have a solid 3B keeper for next year (with the chance for SS-eligibility too if Ramriez somehow gets enough starts/appearances to qualify).

While Ramriez has seemed to heat up with the bat in May, Tulo has cooled down and had some minor injury issues. Should this be a concern in making a potential deal?

And should I make an offer, where do I start - Do I begin with a straight-up Hanley for Tulo and gauge the response?

I'd love to add a SP too though, so could I make it a package deal: what would I have to offer to get Tulo and Gallardo or Zimmermann? I know he liked Garcia and Minor at the start of the season... granted Minor has had a rough stretch.

I would grab Tulo straight up as well, like previous owner said send it straight up see where he values Tulo and go from there. If you are looking to grab his best pitcher you will have to give up something he really likes. GL